Cemetery Commission reorganizes; confronts unauthorized grave dispositions
Monson Cemetery Commission reorganizes with Pedder as chair, addresses unpermitted grave dispositions. The commission unanimously elected Sarah McNamara Pedder as chair, October Boots as vice chair, and Dr. Richard M. Smith as clerk. Cemetery Foreman Mat Wawrzyk reported that at least two
Cemetery Commission · Meeting of August 6, 2026
Monson Cemetery Commission reorganizes with Pedder as chair, addresses unpermitted grave dispositions. The commission unanimously elected Sarah McNamara Pedder as chair, October Boots as vice chair, and Dr. Richard M.
Smith as clerk. Cemetery Foreman Mat Wawrzyk reported that at least two individuals recently scattered and buried ashes at Hillcrest Cemetery without authorization; Wawrzyk spoke with one person and is working to identify the second. The commission approved the annual Cemetery Walk for October 10, with scripts to be performed in story line order and the possibility of live music.
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Source: the Cemetery Commission meeting of August 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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